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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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