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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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