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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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