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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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