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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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