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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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