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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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