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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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