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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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