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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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