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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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