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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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