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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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