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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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