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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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