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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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