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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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