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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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