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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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