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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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