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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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