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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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