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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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