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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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