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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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