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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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