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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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