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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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