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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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