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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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