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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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