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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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