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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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