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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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