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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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