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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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