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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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