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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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