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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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