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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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