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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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