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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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