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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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