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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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