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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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