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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources