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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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