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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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