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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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