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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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