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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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