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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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