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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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