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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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