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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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