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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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