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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like 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. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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