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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)