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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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