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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the 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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