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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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