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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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