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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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