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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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