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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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