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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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