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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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