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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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