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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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