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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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