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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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