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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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