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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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