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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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