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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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