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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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