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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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