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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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