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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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