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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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