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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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