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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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