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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education