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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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