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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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