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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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