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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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