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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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