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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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