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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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