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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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