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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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