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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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