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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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