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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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