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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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