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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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