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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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