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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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