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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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