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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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