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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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