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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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