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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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