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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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