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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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