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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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