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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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