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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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