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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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