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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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