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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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