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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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