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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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