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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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