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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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