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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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