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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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