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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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