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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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