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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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