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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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