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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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