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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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