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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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