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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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