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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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