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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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