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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources