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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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