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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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