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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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