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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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