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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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