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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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