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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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