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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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