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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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