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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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