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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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