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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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