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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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