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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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