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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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