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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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