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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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