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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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