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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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