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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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