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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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