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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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