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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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