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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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