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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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