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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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