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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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