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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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