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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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