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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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