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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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