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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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