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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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