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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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