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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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