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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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