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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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