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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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