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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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