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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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