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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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