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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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