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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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