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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses 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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