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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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