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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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