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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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