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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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