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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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