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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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