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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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