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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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