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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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