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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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