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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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