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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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