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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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