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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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