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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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