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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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