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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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