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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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