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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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