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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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