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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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