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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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