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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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