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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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