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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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