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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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