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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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