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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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