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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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