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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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