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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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