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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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