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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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