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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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