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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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