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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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