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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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