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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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