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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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