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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources