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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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