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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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