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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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