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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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