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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies 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 institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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