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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)