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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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