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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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