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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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