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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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