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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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