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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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