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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend 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 gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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