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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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