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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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