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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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