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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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