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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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