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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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