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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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