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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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