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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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