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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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