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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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