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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources