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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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