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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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