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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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