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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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