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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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