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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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