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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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