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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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