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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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