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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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