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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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