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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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