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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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