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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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