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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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