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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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