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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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