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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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