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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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