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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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