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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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