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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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