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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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