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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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