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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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