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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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