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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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