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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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