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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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