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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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