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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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