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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning enable learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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