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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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