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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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