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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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