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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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