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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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