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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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