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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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