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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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