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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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