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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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