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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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