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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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