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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students 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 many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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