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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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