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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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