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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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