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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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