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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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