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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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