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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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