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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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