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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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