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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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