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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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