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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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