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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions 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 learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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