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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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