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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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