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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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