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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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