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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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