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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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