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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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