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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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