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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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