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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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