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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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