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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources