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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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