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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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