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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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