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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews 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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