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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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