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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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