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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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