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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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