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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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