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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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