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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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