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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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