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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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