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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education