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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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