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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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