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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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