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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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