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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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