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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates 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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