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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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