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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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