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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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