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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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