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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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