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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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