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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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