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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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