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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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