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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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