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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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