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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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