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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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