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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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