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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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