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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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