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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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