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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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