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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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