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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes 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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