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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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