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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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