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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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