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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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