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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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