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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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