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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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