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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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