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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates 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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