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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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