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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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