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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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