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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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