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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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