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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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