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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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