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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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