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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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