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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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