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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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