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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education