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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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