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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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