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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores 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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