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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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