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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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