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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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