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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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