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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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