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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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