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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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