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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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