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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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