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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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