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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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