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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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