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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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