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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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