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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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