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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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