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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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