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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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