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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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