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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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