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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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