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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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