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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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