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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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