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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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