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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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