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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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