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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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