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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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