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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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