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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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