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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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