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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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