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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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