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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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