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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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