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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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