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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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