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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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