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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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