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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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