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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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