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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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