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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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