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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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