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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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