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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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