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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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