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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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