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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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