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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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