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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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