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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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