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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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