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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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