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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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