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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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