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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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