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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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