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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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