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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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