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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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