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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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