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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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