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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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