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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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