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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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