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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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