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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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