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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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