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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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