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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources