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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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