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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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