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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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