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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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