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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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