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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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