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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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