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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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