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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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