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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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