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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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