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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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