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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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