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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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