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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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