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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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