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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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