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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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