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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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