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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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