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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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