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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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