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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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