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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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