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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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