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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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