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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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