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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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