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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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