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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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