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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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