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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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