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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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