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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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