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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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