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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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