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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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