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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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