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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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