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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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