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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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