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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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