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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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