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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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