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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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