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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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