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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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