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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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