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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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