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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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