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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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