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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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