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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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