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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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