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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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