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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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