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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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