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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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