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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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