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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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