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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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