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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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