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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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