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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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