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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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