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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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