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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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