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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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